MYRModel Year Report

2002 GMC C/K Pickup

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2002 GMC C/K Pickup
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:33:05.612Z

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC C/K Pickup Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1997: 25 complaints 1998: 11 complaints 1998 1999: 8 complaints 2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 4 complaints 2002: 5 complaints 2002
2002: 5 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19830
19840
19852
19861
19870
199725
199811
19998
20006
20014
20025

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 5 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

TRAILER HITCHES

1 of 5 total reports mentions: trailer hitches.

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GENERAL MOTORS HEAVY DUTY HITCH ON 1999-PRESENT TRUCKS & SUVS. RATED FOR 1500 LBS TOUNGE WEIGHT & 15,000 LBS TOTAL W/WEIGHT DIST. FLEXES UNDER LIGHT LOAD COMNDITIONS WHEN USING WEIGHT DISTRUBITION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040708

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 5 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing interior/under dash.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED COMPLETELY WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030908

AIR BAGS

1 of 5 total reports mentions: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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ONE OF OUR 2002 GMC PICKUPS WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION THAT WAS SEVERE ENOUGH TO BEND THE FRAME AND TOTAL THE TRUCK BUT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DUE TO THE AMOUNT AND TYPE OF DAMAGE I BELIEVE THERE IS A PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030312

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20031208 — PE (closed 20040409)

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

I 20040409 — EA (closed 20050510)

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 GMC C/K Pickup — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for trailer hitches issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2002 GMC C/K Pickup reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC C/K Pickup?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 GMC C/K Pickup have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.